Texas Democrats Leave the State to Block GOP Congressional Map
A group of Texas Democratic lawmakers fled the state Sunday, activating their emergency plan to block a hastily-drawn Republican congressional map.
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At Last-Minute Redistricting Hearing, Democrats Blast GOP’s Anti-Democratic Process
“My question is, does the leadership of the state truly think that the constituents, the people of Texas, are that stupid?” Rep. Jon Rosenthal asked.
Fair Elections Are in Grave Danger, Democrats Warn
Democrats are ready to pull the alarm. A forum on voter threats to fair elections, held Wednesday by Senate Democrats and headlined by former Attorney General Eric Holder and North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs warned about a coordinated attack on American democracy, while insisting that it hasn’t succeeded yet, and that elections still […]
Republicans Release Proposed New Texas Congressional Map, Could Add 5 GOP Seats
Republicans released their proposed Texas congressional map, in a plan that could set off a consequential redistricting battle between red states and blue states.
GOP Quickly Moves to Expand Latest Ruling Weakening VRA
The RNC urged the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to adopt the same extreme interpretation of the Voting Rights Act that the Eighth Circuit did.
Texas Could Subpoena Harmeet Dhillon on Redistricting Letter
Texas officials could subpoena Assistant U.S. Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon to answer questions about her letter urging the state to redraw its congressional map.
Texas Republican Redistricting Chair Admits He Hasn’t Looked at Census Data
At the request of President Donald Trump, Republicans are working to redraw the Texas congressional map, as Democrats rally opposition to the scheme.
Can Texas Democrats Stop the Redistricting By ‘Breaking Quorum’?
Republicans are racing to pass a new Texas congressional map in the coming weeks, following the marching orders of President Donald Trump.
Texas GOP Rushing Through Redistricting Scheme
Texas Republicans are speeding through an unusual mid-decade redistricting process in an attempt to deliver President Donald Trump a House majority in 2026.
Texas Democrats Threaten Walkout Over GOP Redistricting Push During Flood Crisis
Texas Democrats issued an ultimatum to Republican leadership, threatening to derail the Legislature’s special session if they prioritize redistricting over urgent flood relief.